the events to be held during the summer or for any other occasions. During these meetings, the Board makes decisions about how to improve or solve any problems at the Kennisis Lake Cottage. The KLCOA only consists of people who pay an annual fee in order to be a member. The membership fee is $30 before July 1 and $35 after July 1. Norah’s Island Norah's Island is the largest island in Kennisis Lake (22 acres and 1000 meters from the nearest shoreline). The island was named after Norah Carruthers, the late wife of Bruce Carruthers, who owned the island for 32 years. Bruce Carruthers donated the island to the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust in the summer of 2007. Since then, many members of the KLCOA have donated money to the Land Trust's Endowment Fund to maintain the cost of preserving the natural habitat of the island. Norah's Island has been deemed a lasting piece of land representing the true ecosystem of Kennisis Lake. The island ecosystem consists of native trees that surround the lake as well as many rare, native species of orchids. The natural habitat of the island is protected, prohibiting development and allowing access to all of the cottagers to enjoy. The Norah's Island Committee of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust is in the process of developing a plaque to acknowledge the donors of the Endowment Fund who donated in excess of $50,000. Norah's Island Land Transfer The land transfer was initiated by Bruce Carruther and the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust under Environment Canada's Ecological Gifts Program as the Island is ecologically sensitive. The donation of Norah's Island from Bruce Carruthers, in memoriam of his late wife Norah, took place in 2007. Ribbons were tied to symbolize the uniting of the Halliburton Highlands Land Trust, and the Kennisis Lake Cottage Association. On the day of the land transfer, members of the KLCOA and their families gathered on the island to celebrate the day. Activities Skiing The Kennisis ski trails are maintained by residents of the lake. Measuring 10 kilometer in length, the ski trails reopened off the west shores of Kennisis Lake (in what is known as the Clear Lake Conservation Area). With access on West Shore Road, the trails map around west of Kennisis down to the south of Red Pine Lake. The trails first cross 2 parcels of privately owned land (1 parcel belonging to